pickled shrimp

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Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Sep 3, 2014

This recipe was given to me by a dear friend in New Mexico...I have not tried it myself yet , but have eaten it as appetizer.. .very good indeed...

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds raw shrimp, shelled ,deveined, tails removed
  • 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 medium onions, sliced, divided
  • SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 - jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper,thinly sliced
  • 2 medium lemons,sliced,divided
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 medium bay leaves, torn in pieces

How To Make pickled shrimp

  • Step 1
    Saute shrimp in 1/4 cup of the olive oil with garlic and 2 of the sliced onions, one lemon. Simmer 5 minutes.DO NOT BOIL. (or shrimp will be tough). Remove shrimp only from pan and set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    Combine remaining oil,remaining sliced onions,bell pepper,jalapeno pepper, lemon, and lemon juice,mustard and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, to make a marinade sauce. Add shrimp to sauce and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours..Store in refrigerator in a large glass jar with a lid..

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